‘Five Council’ Proposal Public Consultation

‘Five Council’ Proposal Public Consultation

Have your say on the future of councils in Essex.  Councils across Greater Essex are seeking public input on plans to replace the current Local Authority structure with fewer, larger unitary councils. 

Have your say in the consultation here

Service Update

Early collections due to heat — please present your waste by 6:45am on Friday 11, Monday 14, Thursday 17 and Friday 18 July.

Changes to workplace recycling

From 31 March 2025 (or 31 March 2027 for micro-firms), all workplaces will have a legal duty to separate dry recycling, food waste and black bin waste for their collections.

Any business or workplace premises that generates waste that is similar in nature and composition to household waste must follow these rules across their operations.

See the full Government guidance here.

  1. Waste & Recycling Consultation

  2. Collections calendar

  3. Report a missed collection

  4. How do I recycle... (A to Z of Waste)

  5. Your collections

  6. More information on Refuse & Recycling

    More information on Refuse & Recycling